Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: C9300-48P-A | Part #: C9300-48P-A | MPN: CISCO-C9300-48P
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About the Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1RU form factor, 1 Gbps speed. The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P (C9300-48P-A) is a stackable, fixed-configuration enterprise access layer switch built on Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 ASIC architecture. It provides 48 downlink ports with IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capability, delivering up to 740W of total PoE budget to connected devices. Designed as the foundation of Cisco's intent-based networking strategy, the platform supports full programmability, streaming telemetry, an Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | C9300-48P-A |
| Part Number | C9300-48P-A |
| MPN | CISCO-C9300-48P |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Speed | 1 Gbps |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9300-48P-A |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 |
| Switch Type | Stackable Managed Access Layer Switch |
| Total Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) on all 48 downlink ports |
| Total PoE Power Budget | 740W |
| Uplink Slots | 4 x Network Module slots (rear); uplink modules support 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP options |
| Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-480 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 switches |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,768 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9,198 bytes |
| Routing | IP base and IP services feature sets supporting static routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (license dependent) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Management Interfaces | NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Syslog, CLI (SSH/Telnet), Cisco DNA Center integration |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec (SGT), MACsec-256 hardware encryption, IEEE 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) |
| Form Factor | 1RU (Rack Unit), fixed configuration |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 19.8 in (4.4 cm x 44.5 cm x 50.3 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Power Supply | Dual power supply slots; supports redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch?
Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch: new condition; ports 48 x 1GbE PoE+; speed 1 Gbps; form factor 1RU; poe power budget 715W; switching capacity 176 Gbps. Manufacturer part number CISCO-C9300-48P. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.